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Arsenal have notified a highly-regarded forward of their willingness to meet his full £50 million valuation, signaling their intent to bring him under the management of Mikel Arteta.
### Edu and Arteta’s Ambitions for Arsenal
Sporting director Edu is actively pursuing the acquisition of a new attacker for Arsenal this summer. The club’s ambition is to challenge Manchester City for the Premier League title for a third consecutive season, with hopes of finally overtaking Pep Guardiola’s formidable team.
In addition to their ongoing negotiations to sign Bologna defender Riccardo Calafiori, Arsenal is also on the lookout for a right-winger who can provide rotation options for their standout player, Bukayo Saka. Several potential targets have been identified, ranging from lesser-known talents like Edon Zhegrova to more established figures such as Wolves winger Pedro Neto. Arteta is particularly focused on ensuring adequate depth behind Saka, who contributed significantly last season with 20 goals and 14 assists across all competitions. The absence of a high-caliber backup for Saka is a notable concern, particularly in the event of an injury.
### Pursuit of Offensive Reinforcements
There were speculations that Manchester United had proposed winger Jadon Sancho to Arsenal, but Arteta and his team did not show interest. Beyond Neto, another intriguing prospect for Arsenal is Athletic Bilbao’s Nico Williams. The 21-year-old has made a significant impact at Euro 2024 with Spain, helping them reach the semi-finals, and recorded 19 assists in all competitions for Bilbao last season.
Reports from Spanish media indicate that both Arsenal and Chelsea are vying for Williams’ signature, with Barcelona also showing considerable interest. Williams currently earns around £200,000 per week at Bilbao, and matching or surpassing this salary would place him among Arsenal’s highest earners.
### Arsenal’s Commitment to Nico Williams
According to HITC, Arsenal has explicitly informed Williams of their readiness to pay his full £50 million release clause to facilitate his transfer to the Emirates Stadium. This commitment has been clearly conveyed to the forward, along with Liverpool’s interest in him. Despite this, both clubs may face disappointment, as HITC reports suggest Williams currently favors a move to Barcelona over joining the Premier League.
In summary, Arsenal’s determination to strengthen their squad under Arteta’s guidance is evident in their willingness to invest heavily in promising talents. Their pursuit of Nico Williams highlights their ambition to add depth and quality to their attacking options as they prepare for the upcoming season.
